
Collagen and Your Body What to Know
1.What Collagen Does for Your Body The word comes from the Greek word “kólla,” which means glue. Collagen’s strong fibers work like glue to
1.What Collagen Does for Your Body The word comes from the Greek word “kólla,” which means glue. Collagen’s strong fibers work like glue to
1.For Wrinkles: Retinol, Vitamin C If you have fine lines, retinoids (which come from vitamin A) like retinol may make your skin smoother because
1.Sleep on Your Back When you sleep in certain positions night after night, it leads to «sleep lines» — wrinkles that become etched into
1.Natural vs. Synthetic There are natural and synthetic retinoids. Natural retinoids come directly from vitamin A. Synthetic retinoids are man-made. Both trigger receptors in
1.Watch Your Substitutions Ice cream isn’t exactly great for your bottom, er, line. A half-cup serving of plain vanilla packs 207 calories, 11 grams
1.Frozen Fruit Bars Some store-bought brands offer low-calorie, lower-sugar options. Or make your own to avoid, or at least limit, added sugars. Look for
1.Green Teeth Cleaner Baking soda works great to physically remove plaque, the sticky film of bacteria in your mouth. Over time, a plaque buildup
1.Sugar Stand-In 2: Dates Dates bring many of the same perks as figs, plus a natural sugar shot. Puree 1 cup of pitted dates
1.Static Wrinkles These are the lines left on your face after years of making facial expressions that push your skin together (dynamic wrinkles). They
1.Symptoms It can happen anywhere in your body, including your chest, head, and genitals, but it’s usually in just one arm or leg. The
1.What Collagen Does for Your Body The word comes from the Greek word “kólla,” which means glue. Collagen’s strong fibers work like glue to
1.For Wrinkles: Retinol, Vitamin C If you have fine lines, retinoids (which come from vitamin A) like retinol may make your skin smoother because
1.Sleep on Your Back When you sleep in certain positions night after night, it leads to «sleep lines» — wrinkles that become etched into
1.Natural vs. Synthetic There are natural and synthetic retinoids. Natural retinoids come directly from vitamin A. Synthetic retinoids are man-made. Both trigger receptors in
1.Watch Your Substitutions Ice cream isn’t exactly great for your bottom, er, line. A half-cup serving of plain vanilla packs 207 calories, 11 grams
1.Frozen Fruit Bars Some store-bought brands offer low-calorie, lower-sugar options. Or make your own to avoid, or at least limit, added sugars. Look for
1.Green Teeth Cleaner Baking soda works great to physically remove plaque, the sticky film of bacteria in your mouth. Over time, a plaque buildup
1.Sugar Stand-In 2: Dates Dates bring many of the same perks as figs, plus a natural sugar shot. Puree 1 cup of pitted dates
1.Static Wrinkles These are the lines left on your face after years of making facial expressions that push your skin together (dynamic wrinkles). They
1.Symptoms It can happen anywhere in your body, including your chest, head, and genitals, but it’s usually in just one arm or leg. The